Utah Travel Guide 2008 - (Page 36) Large Photo: Sipapu Bridge, Natural Bridges National Monument – DAVID MUENCH Inset Photos: The heart of Timpanogos Cave, Timpanogos National Monument – TOM TILL Replica of the Golden Spike, Golden Spike National Historic Site – HOLGER LEUE Natural Bridges National Monument, where stream action has cut three spectacular natural bridges in White Canyon, is located 42 miles west of Blanding. The bridges have Hopi Indian names: delicate Owachomo means ‘rock mounds’, massive Kachina means ‘dancer’, while Sipapu, the second largest natural bridge in the world, means ‘place of emergence’. A nine-mile scenic drive has overlooks of the bridges, canyons and ancient Puebloan ruins. Moderate to difficult trails, some with metal stairs, lead down to each bridge. A longer trail follows the stream bed beneath all three bridges. The visitor center, exhibits, and campground are open year-round. Natural Bridges National Monument, BHC-60 Box 1, Lake Powell, 84533, (435) 692-1234, www.nps.gov/nabr 36 U TA H Tr a v e l G u i d e http://www.nps.gov/nabr
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